This site uses cookies. Some of these cookies are essential to the operation of the site, while others help to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. For more information, please see the ProZ.com privacy policy.
Cookie settings
  1. KudoZ™ Top
  2. English
  3. Agriculture

What does "surface / logged water" mean in this text?

English translation: water on or near the surface of the land

05:44 Nov 18, 2011
English language (monolingual) [Non-PRO]
Science - Agriculture
English term or phrase: What does "surface / logged water" mean in this text?
What does "surface / logged water" mean in this text?

Using multivariate factor analysis to assess
"surface/logged" water quality and source
of contamination at a large irrigation project

Abstract: A multivariate statistical
technique, factor analysis, has been
used to assess the impact of irrigation on near surface water at a farm
at Fadhli, Eastern Province, Saudi
Arabia. A total of 34 surface water
samples were analyzed for 23 different water quality parameters
including pH, TDS , conductivity
and alkalinity, sulphate, chloride ,
bicarbonate, nitrate, phosphate,
bromide, fluoride, calcium, magnesium , sodium, potassium, arsenic,
boron, copper, cobalt, iron, lithium,
manganese, molybdenum, nickel,
selenium, mercury, and zinc. The
water quality data were subjected to
both Q-mode and R-mode factor
analysis. R-mode analysis resulted in
three major factors for both summer
and winter sampling events. Factor 1
(representing 48.91 % of the summer
and 53.66% of the winter variance)
comprised elements likely to be due
to the application of fertilizers and
the dissolution of soil material.
Factor 2 (14.0 4% of the summer and
11.94% of the winter variance) included elements common in irrigation water (related to the dissolution
of aquifer materials). Factor 3
(7.36 % of the summer and 10.18 %
of the winter variance) included
molybdenum, manganese and nickel, which are common in micronutrients. Q-mode analysis showed
that the most affected areas are located at the northwest corner of the
farm.
Mariam Abdullah
Selected answer:water on or near the surface of the land
Explanation:
Surface water is water on the surface of the land, as opposed to underground water, which is below the surface.

I have never heard of "logged" water, but the word "waterlogged" means something that is saturated with or full of water. It would be correct to say "the ground is waterlogged after heavy rain". So I guess that it means water held in the the ground near the surface.
Selected response from:

Martin Riordan
Brazil
Local time: 18:17
Grading comment
Thank you, I explained the term in the translation
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



SUMMARY OF ALL EXPLANATIONS PROVIDED
4 +4water on or near the surface of the land
Martin Riordan
2logged = recorded
Armorel Young
Summary of reference entries provided
Abstract of what sounds like a very similar article
Charles Davis

Discussion entries: 3





  

Answers


27 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +4
what does "surface / logged water" mean in this text?
water on or near the surface of the land


Explanation:
Surface water is water on the surface of the land, as opposed to underground water, which is below the surface.

I have never heard of "logged" water, but the word "waterlogged" means something that is saturated with or full of water. It would be correct to say "the ground is waterlogged after heavy rain". So I guess that it means water held in the the ground near the surface.

Martin Riordan
Brazil
Local time: 18:17
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
Grading comment
Thank you, I explained the term in the translation

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  kmtext: It sounds strange to me as a native speaker, but that's certainly how I'd have interpreted it too.
1 hr
  -> Thanks, kmtext!
agree  MPGS: :)
2 hrs
  -> Thanks, MPGS!
agree  Charles Davis: This is indeed what it means, though I agree "logged water" is an unfamiliar expression. I am about to add a reference in support of your interpretation.
4 hrs
  -> Thanks, Charles!
agree  juvera: Waterlogged refers to the area, the soil, while the logged water is the water causing it. See more examples above.
1 day 7 hrs
  -> Thanks, juvera!
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5
what does "surface / logged water" mean in this text?
logged = recorded


Explanation:
Another meaning of "logged" is "recorded" or "registered" so this could mean something like "water quality as recorded from surface water" or "quality of surface or other recorded water"

Armorel Young
Local time: 22:17
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  juvera: Not in this case.
1 day 3 hrs
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)




Reference comments


4 hrs
Reference: Abstract of what sounds like a very similar article

Reference information:
See the terms highlighted below. I think they support they interpretation "near the surface" for "logged":

Cluster analysis and quality assessment of logged water at an irrigation project, eastern Saudi Arabia
Mahbub Hussaina, Syed Munaf Ahmedb, Walid Abderrahman

Abstract

A multivariate statistical technique, cluster analysis, was used to assess the logged surface water quality at an irrigation project at Al-Fadhley, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The principal idea behind using the technique was to utilize all available hydrochemical variables in the quality assessment including trace elements and other ions which are not considered in conventional techniques for water quality assessments like Stiff and Piper diagrams. Furthermore, the area belongs to an irrigation project where water contamination associated with the use of fertilizers, insecticides and pesticides is expected. This quality assessment study was carried out on a total of 34 surface/logged water samples. To gain a greater insight in terms of the seasonal variation of water quality, 17 samples were collected from both summer and winter seasons. The collected samples were analyzed for a total of 23 water quality parameters including pH, TDS, conductivity, alkalinity, sulfate, chloride, bicarbonate, nitrate, phosphate, bromide, fluoride, calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, arsenic, boron, copper, cobalt, iron, lithium, manganese, molybdenum, nickel, selenium, mercury and zinc. Cluster analysis in both Q and R modes was used. Q-mode analysis resulted in three distinct water types for both the summer and winter seasons. Q-mode analysis also showed the spatial as well as temporal variation in water quality. R-mode cluster analysis led to the conclusion that there are two major sources of contamination for the surface/shallow groundwater in the area: fertilizers, micronutrients, pesticides, and insecticides used in agricultural activities, and non-point natural sources.
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301479706...

Charles Davis
Spain
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 4
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)



Login or register (free and only takes a few minutes) to participate in this question.

You will also have access to many other tools and opportunities designed for those who have language-related jobs (or are passionate about them). Participation is free and the site has a strict confidentiality policy.

Return to KudoZ list

KudoZ™ translation help

The KudoZ network provides a framework for translators and others to assist each other with translations or explanations of terms and short phrases.

See also:
ProZ.com term search
Search millions of term translations
Close search
Term search
  • All of ProZ.com
  • Term search
  • Jobs
  • Forums
  • Multiple search